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Emma Navarro rewrites the 'Billionaire's Daughter' narrative at Wimbledon 2025
Emma Navarro rewrites the 'Billionaire's Daughter' narrative at Wimbledon 2025

Time of India

time07-07-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

Emma Navarro rewrites the 'Billionaire's Daughter' narrative at Wimbledon 2025

Image via Instagram/ Emma Navarro As Centre Court roars to life during Wimbledon 2025, few players have captured public curiosity quite like Emma Navarro. The 23-year-old American has been steadily building her reputation on the professional tennis circuit, but this week, she's also making headlines for something far more personal — reclaiming her identity beyond the weight of her last name. Navarro, ranked inside the WTA Top 20, is the daughter of billionaire businessman Ben Navarro, the founder of Sherman Financial Group and owner of the Credit One Charleston Open, one of the most prominent WTA events on U.S. soil. But Emma wants the world to know that she's not just a beneficiary of her father's empire — she's an athlete who's worked hard to earn her place. 'I feel like I've worked really hard': Navarro on earning her place In a candid and thoughtful interview with People, she broke her silence on what it feels like to carry a label she never asked for. 'I think that everyone's always going to have something to say,' she told People. 'I feel really lucky to have the support that I do and to have had the opportunities that I've had.' Navarro's comments come as she reaches the second week of Wimbledon — the first time she's made it this far at the Grand Slam. Known for her measured groundstrokes and relentless footwork, she has quietly climbed the rankings over the past two years, claiming her first WTA title in Hobart earlier this season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Emma Navarro Opens Up on Being Called 'Billionaire's Daughter' — Here's What She Really Thinks Her father's involvement in tennis has sometimes created the illusion that her career was preordained, or worse, handed to her. But Navarro set the record straight: 'I feel like I've worked really hard to be where I am and to establish myself as a tennis player,' she said. 'I don't feel like I'm playing tennis because my dad owns a tennis tournament or anything like that.' It's a pointed response to the kind of off-court judgment that many second-generation athletes face. Emma didn't coast into the sport on her surname — she earned a scholarship to the University of Virginia, where she won the NCAA singles title in 2021. Turning pro shortly after, she began her climb the hard way — through ITF events, qualifying rounds, and mid-tier WTA tournaments. Still, Navarro knows public perception isn't easy to shift. 'There's always going to be people that try to kind of strip me of that,' she told People. 'But I think that I've done a good job of kind of proving myself, and I feel like I belong.' She also acknowledged the privileged circumstances she comes from, though she refuses to apologize for them. 'I've kind of gotten used to that,' she added. 'And I don't feel like it's anything I need to apologize for. ' (via At Wimbledon, Navarro isn't just fighting for a quarterfinal spot — she's also symbolizing a broader conversation about identity in elite sports. She is part of a generation of athletes who are no longer defined by where they came from, but by what they do. And what Navarro is doing — defeating seeded players, calmly handling media scrutiny, and staying grounded through it all — proves she's not a side note to her father's legacy. She's the headline now. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.

The best of U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula in images
The best of U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula in images

Yahoo

time29-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

The best of U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula in images

Tennis star Jessica Pegula has equaled her career-best in the WTA rankings, landing in the third slot on Monday. Pegula surged to No. 3 from the sixth slot. Entering the week, she had won 15 of 17 matches, losing only to Aryna Sabalenka. The prosperity didn't last for the daughter of the Buffalo Bills owners. She was the top seed in a tournament but was upended by Anna Klinskaya in the Internationaux de Strasbourg. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula hits a forehand in the women's singles championship of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula eyes the ball as she plays against Belgium's Elise Mertens during their women's single match at the WTA Rome Open. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula USA's Jessica Pegula returns to USA's Ashlyn Krueger during their match of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula of United States serves against Moyuka Uchijima of Japan in the Women's Singles Third Round match during Day Six of the Mutua Madrid Open. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula of United States serves against Moyuka Uchijima of Japan in the Women's Singles Third Round match during Day Six of the Mutua Madrid Open. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula of United States poses with the trophy after defeating Sofia Kenin of United States during the final of the Credit One Charleston Open. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula of United States stretches for a ball while playing Ekaterina Alexandrova during the Credit One Charleston Open at Credit One Stadium. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula celebrates match point after defeating Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula of USA plays a forehand in her match against Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula :Jessica Pegula of USA hits a backhand in her match against Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula of the USA in action against Ashlyn Krueger of the USA during day four of the 2025 Adelaide International at Memorial Drive. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula Jessica Pegula of the United States of America returns a shot against Emma Navarro of the United States. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula USA's Jessica Pegula hits a return to Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka during their women's final match on day thirteen of the US Open. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula : Jessica Pegula of Team USA plays a forehand in the Women's singles match against Katie Boulter of Great Britain. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula USA's Jessica Pegula hits a return against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic during their women's singles match at the United Cup tennis tournament. U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Jessica Pegula, the third-ranked player in WTA standings, in images

Jessica Pegula Wins Charleston Open 2025 Title, Her First On Clay
Jessica Pegula Wins Charleston Open 2025 Title, Her First On Clay

Forbes

time07-04-2025

  • Sport
  • Forbes

Jessica Pegula Wins Charleston Open 2025 Title, Her First On Clay

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 06: Jessica Pegula of United States poses with the trophy and her ... More dog Maddie after defeating Sofia Kenin of United States during the final of the Credit One Charleston Open at Credit One Stadium on April 06, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by) Top seed Jessica Pegula won her first clay-court title at the Charleston Open on Sunday after mounting a second-set comeback to beat fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 7-5. Pegula, the finalist at the WTA 1000 Miami Open last month, made a strong start in the finale as she broke Kenin in the opening game before clinching the set. However, Kenin fought back in style in the second set, racing to a 5-1 lead. Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory. With that, Pegula sealed her second title this season, adding to the WTA 250 title she won in Austin last month. "To be able to come here this week after a long two weeks in Miami and take the title is just incredible," Pegula said after the first all-American final at the WTA 500 tournament since 1990. "I just realized how tired I was. She started to play at a high level, there were a couple of games I didn't get out of, didn't break, didn't hold,' she told Tennis Channel. 'It was super windy, super tough conditions. If you lose focus for a split second or stop moving your feet for a second, it just swings so fast. It was the same way for both of us." "In the second set, I just wanted to hold, I just wanted to tell myself to get momentum for the third, because coming into a third like that never feels good," she continued. "I knew I could break her, too. I honestly didn't think I was going to break her twice, but luckily, I could play some good tennis." Pegula has won 17 of her last 19 matches, including five victories this week. She has 25 victories for the season -- which is No. 1 on the WTA Tour. On Monday, the 31-year-old will leapfrog youngster Coco Gauff as the top-ranked U.S. player, and rise to a career-high World No. 3. "I think my perseverance won me a lot of matches this week," Pegula said. "I think, especially on the clay, I feel like you have to have kind of that grittiness and that toughness, because the serve isn't as effective. 'There's not as many free points, and I think winning a couple of tough points or a tough game can kind of turn the momentum of a set or a match, and I felt like I was able to do that multiple times this week. On Sunday, the Charleston Open also extended its title partnership with Credit One Bank through 2031 and committed to providing equal prize money to male and female players starting in 2026. With this move, the Credit One Charleston Open, North America's largest women's-only professional tennis tournament, becomes the first standalone WTA 500 tournament to voluntarily increase prize money prior to the 2033 deadline for all single-week WTA 1000 and 500 events to reward equal prize money. This means the 2026 purse will jump from $1.15 million to over $2 million to match ATP 500 standards.

Charleston Open athletes uplift young patients at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
Charleston Open athletes uplift young patients at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

Yahoo

time01-04-2025

  • Health
  • Yahoo

Charleston Open athletes uplift young patients at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Athletes competing this week in the Credit One Charleston Open will bring joy and inspiration to young patients at the Medical University of South Carolina. On Tuesday, the athletes will spend time with children in the Jerry and Anita Zucker Family Atrium, where they will sign tennis balls for the young patients. MUSC officials say the visit is part of the tournament's community outreach efforts to create memorable experiences for children facing health challenges and enjoy a moment of fun outside their hospital routines. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

New experiences at this year's Credit One Charleston Open
New experiences at this year's Credit One Charleston Open

Yahoo

time30-03-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

New experiences at this year's Credit One Charleston Open

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Organizers behind the Credit One Charleston Open on Daniel Island are serving up some new experiences for fans during the first weekend of the tennis tournament. While the main event – set to include 10 of the world's top 20 players, featuring four top 10 athletes, multiple Grand Slam champions, and two Olympic gold medalists- takes place on the main court, there are offerings around the stadium for everyone attending the tournament. There are family-friendly activation zones located on the grounds where attendees can play pickleball or paddle, spend some time in the kid's zone, visit the new merchandise tent, and enjoy the new food and beverage vendors. 'With this specific tournament, we try to do a lot of local restaurants that we partner with just to give people coming from out of town a chance to enjoy these restaurants they may not to get to go very often,' said Travis Maynard, OVG Hospitality General Manager Food and drink options to try at the 2025 Credit One Charleston Open Organizers say the Charleston Open is an outing for everyone and noted that these new changes are a result of feedback from fans. 'To me, the event here just keeps getting better and better. That's a goal of ours every year, for our fans to come on-site and see something new but also see us keep providing this level of excellence that our fans have come to know and love,' said Ben Baumeister, senior director of strategy. The tournament will have matches every day this week, with the finals scheduled for April 6. Click here to purchase tickets or to learn more about the event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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